Senior Accountant, Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a manufacturing company in Woburn, MA.

Join a recognized leader in high precision manufacturing as they continue their growth journey and execute their operational excellence plans. Currently seeking a motivated and talented Senior Accountant, Manufacturing. Reporting to the Regional Controller, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations at the plant level, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting within a highly engineered manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• A self-starter with a high internal drive for excellence

• Willingness to take a hands-on approach

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance

• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Solid communicator across all levels of the organization

• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant - Manufacturing is a key member of the plant finance team, working closely with the Regional Controller and plant operations management. This role oversees the month-end close process, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and supervises the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions. The ideal candidate brings a passion for operational accounting, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the month-end financial closing process, ensuring completeness and accuracy

• Prepare and review timely account reconciliations

• Post accruals to ensure costs are matched to the appropriate accounting period

• Oversee cost accounting, margin reporting, overhead allocation, labor, and manufacturing cost absorption

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to plant and regional management

• Provide financial analysis and operational insight to plant managers

• Supervise and develop two direct reports responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processing

• Review and approve A/R, A/P, and payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and proper authorization

• Maintain and enforce internal financial controls at the plant level

• Support weekly cash reporting and cash management activities

• Assist with KPI tracking and reporting as directed by the Regional Controller

Periodic Duties:

• Support preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts

• Assist with analysis of actual costs by customer, program, and job

• Ensure inventory integrity through transaction oversight and participation in physical inventory counts

• Proactively identify accounting issues and collaborate on resolutions

• Participate in the annual audit and support documentation requests

Minimum Requirements:

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Prior supervisory experience required; experience managing A/R, A/P, and/or payroll functions strongly preferred

• BS in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA a plus

• Cost accounting experience required

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Proficiency with ERP systems required; experience with Visual Infor a plus

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across all levels of the organization